Sausage, White Beans, and Kale on Cheesy Polenta

Name: Sausage, White Beans, and Kale on Cheesy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion; 3 clove pre-peeled garlic; 1 bag ready-to-cook cut kale; 1 c. reduced-sodium chicken stock; 1/2 bulb fennel; 1 can cannellini beans; 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1 lb. fully cooked Italian-style chicken sausage; 2 c. milk; 2 c. water; 3/4 c. quick-cooking polenta; 1 c. shredded Italian cheese blend

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
3 clove pre-peeled garlic
1 bag ready-to-cook cut kale
1 c. reduced-sodium chicken stock
1/2 bulb fennel
1 can cannellini beans
1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 lb. fully cooked Italian-style chicken sausage
2 c. milk
2 c. water
3/4 c. quick-cooking polenta
1 c. shredded Italian cheese blend

1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes, until translucent.
2
Stir in kale and chicken stock, cover pot, and cook 5 minutes, until wilted.
3
Uncover and stir in fennel, beans, tomatoes, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
4
Continue to cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Meanwhile, brown sausages in a small nonstick skillet or grill them on a grill pan until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
7
While sausages brown, bring milk, water, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat; gradually stir in polenta.
8
Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan.
9
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until it melts.
10
Cut sausages diagonally into thirds.
11
Spoon polenta onto plates; top with kale mixture and sausages.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, 3 clove pre-peeled garlic, 1 bag ready-to-cook cut kale, and more.

Yes, Sausage, White Beans, and Kale on Cheesy Polenta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!